Because December 25th falls on a Friday this year, most of us will have not much time off before Christmas and quite a bit of time around the new year. That’s when people typically lie around thinking about what they will change.
For a lot of people, the number one thing they want to get or change is their job. On second thought, perhaps this will be second to losing weight – that always seems to be a hot resolution. (I’ve heard.)
Go ahead and dream but try to be realistic.
Just because your uncle is a doctor, does not mean you can be a medical device account manager.
Plumbing your own laundry room sink, does not qualify you to be a piping designer.
Planning office parties is not a prequel to becoming a project manager.
Don’t assume your neighbour can get you a job just because he works in a big company.
I’m not even going to comment about people who like karaoke…..
I don’t want to be a downer before 2021 has even started, but try not to stray too far off the path. Try this: mention your next career goal to your dog. If he looks at you funny, you have definitely gone too far.
Run it by a good friend. If they seem kind of puzzled but supportive, then you may be on to something.
Finally, talk to someone in the field and see what they say. If they seem to think that the transition is plausible, then sit down and make a plan.
Change is afoot!
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